Child sexual abuse can happen to children of all ages. A boy or a child who is only two or three years can be sexually abused. Teenage boys or girls can also experience child sexual abuse. Girls are the ones who are abused the most; but boys are sexually abused too. Do you know what? Adults can also be sexually abused.

Places where child sexual abuse can take place. Uju’s story

My friend Ify invited me to her tenth year birthday party. Her brother, Uncle Obi (that’s what we all call him) has always been friendly with me whenever I come to the house. During the birthday party, Uncle Obi took me into his room. He started putting his arm around me and he touched my breast. I felt very uncomfortable and told him I did not like it. He asked me to keep it a secret and never tell anyone. He even promised to buy me anything I wanted. I stopped visiting Ify’s house, and told my mum about it.

Watch out! Sexual abuse can take place in the following places:

In your house

Any lonely place

The school

In a friend’s house

The church or any religious place

In the bathroom

In your room

A relative’s house

Anywhere!

May GOD bless Nigeria, America and Israel and take care of us; May GOD make His face shine upon us, And be gracious to us; May the LORD lift up His countenance upon us, And give us peace, In Jesus Christ Name, we pray! Amen!